'International sanctions on Iran have been lifted..'

<blockquote>'International sanctions on Iran have been lifted after a watchdog confirmed it had complied with a deal designed to prevent it developing nuclear weapons.'

- Iran nuclear deal: International sanctions lifted, January 16, 2016</blockquote>


Context

<blockquote>'America must lead, but mainly by example .. Most importantly, invest the savings to build a secure, dynamic, and prosperous America that others want to emulate.'

'..a major step toward reducing the hostility between Iran and the West..'

'The start of Iran's nuclear program can arguably be pegged to December 8, 1953.'


'..Rohani has warned that water shortages .. threatening [Iran].'</blockquote>